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AUGUST 5-9TH 2024

Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance (MYDA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children, teens, and their families as a whole and equipping them with the education that will better sustain a healthy life while living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). The life-altering diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes can be isolating and overwhelming, adding new and critical things to an individual's daily routine. Day-to-day diabetes management requires the interaction of the entire family, from checking blood sugar, counting carbohydrates, dosing insulin, adjusting for physical activity, and supporting mental health.

MYDA supports all T1D families in Montana by providing year-round educational opportunities and resources at events such as our yearly summer camp and Family Retreat. In addition, MYDA also provides out-of-pocket reimbursement for self-management T1D-related expenses.

Until there is a cure, MYDA will continue to Educate, Empower and Inspire children living with T1D!

What we do...

Camp MYDA

Camp MYDA hosts a week-long overnight summer camp for ages 8-17 hosted on beautiful Flathead Lake. During camp, campers enjoy a wide variety of traditional summer camp activities with diabetes education integrated throughout the course of each day. Counselors and clinicians provide medical supervision and teach campers new diabetes management skills and lessons. Campers gain a sense of community and independence as they learn and have fun with other children who have type 1 diabetes.

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Out of pocket
Reimbursement

Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance understands that T1D can be expensive. MYDA will reimburse up to $500 per child per year with any out of pocket expenses associated with self-management supplies and networking resources to navigate diabetes-related support systems.

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Community
Events

MYDA provides events outside of camp to provide community, networking, and education.

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Camp MYDA
Scholarship Award

This special year-round opportunity provides much-needed scholarship support to underserved families across Montana - with an added focus on serving children, teens, and families specifically living in Montana.

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Upcoming Events

Spring fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes
Sat, Apr 27
East Helena
Apr 27, 2024, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDT
East Helena, 451 Spencer Ct, East Helena, MT 59635, USA
Apr 27, 2024, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM MDT
East Helena, 451 Spencer Ct, East Helena, MT 59635, USA
Living with Type 1 Diabetes can be challenging, but together, we can make a difference. Join us at the Missouri River Brewing Company in East Helena on April 27th for a fundraising event hosted by the Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance.
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2nd Annual MYDA Family Retreat
Sat, Mar 09
Copper King Convention Center
Mar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM MST – Mar 10, 2024, 12:00 AM MST
Copper King Convention Center, 4655 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701, USA
Mar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM MST – Mar 10, 2024, 12:00 AM MST
Copper King Convention Center, 4655 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701, USA
An event for T1D's of all ages and their families to Learn, Grow, and network!
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Family Retreat Vendor Sign-up
Sat, Mar 09
Copper King Convention Center
Mar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM MST – Mar 10, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT
Copper King Convention Center, 4655 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701, USA
Mar 09, 2024, 10:00 AM MST – Mar 10, 2024, 12:00 PM MDT
Copper King Convention Center, 4655 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701, USA
Vendors, please use this to sign up and pay for your booth.
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Camp MYDA 2023
Mon, Aug 07
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp
Aug 07, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT – Aug 11, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, 550 Lutheran Camp Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922, USA
Aug 07, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT – Aug 11, 2023, 12:00 PM MDT
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, 550 Lutheran Camp Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922, USA
Campers RSVP HERE for Camp MYDA 2023. August 7th - August 11 2023 RSVP'ing does NOT save your spot at camp. It will provide you the registration link 2 days before it goes public on April 1st.
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1st Annual MYDA Family Retreat
Sat, Mar 04
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Mar 04, 2023, 10:00 AM – Mar 05, 2023, 12:00 PM
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Fairmont Rd, Anaconda, MT 59711, USA
Mar 04, 2023, 10:00 AM – Mar 05, 2023, 12:00 PM
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Fairmont Rd, Anaconda, MT 59711, USA
Fun for the whole family with speakers, a formal dinner, breakfast, and Waterslides. Learn more below!
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